Lost Properties list


Redditch streets lost during the new town development

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At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1871

 

Was William Sealey

Age: 53

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Shoe Maker

Notes: On the 1881 census William was in the Union Workhouse, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove. On the 1861 census William lived in Webheath. William died in 1883.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1871

 

Was Robert Shrimpton

Age: 35

Born: Long Crendon, Bucks

Trading as: Needle Finisher

Notes: Wife Louisa (39) Needle Maker plus 3 children at home. On the 1881 census they lived at 23 Walford Street. On the 1861 census they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on the early census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1871

 

Was Arthur Smith

Age: 26

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Scourer

Notes: Wife Albemia (23) Charwoman

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1871

 

Was Thomas Smith

Age: 40

Born: Birmingham

Trading as: Needle Filer

Notes: Wife Ellen (41) Needle Eyer

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1871

 

Was John Smith

Age: 23

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Wife Ann (28) plus 1 son at home. On the 1861 census John was living with his parents George and Ellen and they lived in Evesham Street, Redditch. On the 1881 census John was married to Fanny and they lived at 4 Bates Hill, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1871

 

Was George Stratton

Age: 25

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Wife Ellen (25) Line Spinner plus 1 daughter + 2 boarders at home. On the 1881 census they lived 13 Adelaide Street, Redditch.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1871

 

Was Solomon Street

Age: 64

Born: Studley

Trading as: Needle Maker

Notes: Wife Maria (60) Needle Maker plus 2 sons at home. On the 1861 & 1881 census they lived in Walford Street but no numbers stated on either census.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1871

 

Was Edward Such

Age: 47

Born: Alveston, Warwickshire

Trading as: Shoe Maker

Notes: Wife Elizabeth (36) plus 3 children at home. On the 1861 census they lived in Stratford-upon-Avon. On the 1881 census they lived at 8 Walford Street.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1871

 

Was Amy Thomas

Age: 28

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Fish Hook Maker

Notes: Amy had 2 children at home.

Source of data: JC – Census

At:  Unknown Walford Street

In 1871

 

Was William Henry Thornton

Age: 32

Born: Redditch

Trading as: Needle Polisher

Notes: Wife Ann (Christianna Dyer) (36) Needle Driller plus 4 children at home. On the 1861 census William lived with his parents William and Rebecca in Evesham Street, Redditch. On the 1881 census William and Ann lived 30 Walford Street.

Source of data: JC – Census